Hard Hat Face Shield Bracket
The Malta Dynamics Face Shield Bracket is the mounting hardware that turns a Malta Dynamics hard hat into a full hard hat-mounted face shield system. It features a flip-up visor that lifts and locks out of the way when not in use, so a crew gets both head and face protection from a single piece of headgear against light chemical splashes and basic impact hazards.
Pick the bracket style that matches your hard hat: Universal Fit, Brim Style for full brim hard hats, or Cap Style for cap style hard hats. The lightweight nylon bracket installs, removes, and adjusts by hand in the field. Used with a Malta Dynamics bracket, headgear, and visor, the system meets the ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 standard for face protection and supports OSHA 1910.135 and 1926.100.
Who Needs This Product
This bracket is for crews who already run Malta Dynamics hard hats and need to add a flip-up face shield for grinding, cutting, light chemical handling, or other splash and debris work. The bracket is the carrier only - it holds the visor to the hard hat. A complete, OSHA-compliant face protection setup pairs this bracket with a Malta Dynamics visor and, underneath, ANSI Z87.1-approved safety glasses or goggles for primary eye protection. Choose the bracket style that matches your hard hat shell so the visor sits and stows correctly.
Features
Three fit styles
Universal Fit, Brim Style for full brim hard hats, and Cap Style for cap style hard hats - pick the bracket that matches your shell.
Flip-up, lock-out visor
The visor lifts and locks into place when not in use, so workers clear their field of view without removing the headgear.
Tool-free field service
The bracket attaches, removes, and adjusts by hand, so a crew can set up or swap the face shield right on the jobsite.
Lightweight nylon
A durable nylon bracket adds head and face protection without the bulk, weighing only 0.13 to 0.2 lb for all-day wear.
ANSI Z87.1 system
Used with a Malta Dynamics bracket, headgear, and visor, the assembly meets the ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 face protection standard.
Splash and impact ready
Visor options cover basic impact, high-impact, and high-heat work, plus protection from light chemical splashes.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Hard hat face shield bracket (visor carrier) |
|---|---|
| Fit styles (variants) | Universal Fit (HH400D), Brim Style for full brim hard hats (HH312B), Cap Style for cap style hard hats (HH300B) |
| Material | Nylon |
| Bracket weight | HH400D 0.13 lb; HH300B and HH312B 0.2 lb each |
| Mounting | Attaches to a compatible Malta Dynamics hard hat; tool-free install, removal, and adjustment |
| Visor action | Flip-up visor lifts and locks out of the way when not in use |
| Compatible visors | Malta Dynamics HH840M acetate clear visor and HHE840ME economy polyester clear visor (sold separately) |
| Protection | Light chemical splashes and basic impact hazards; visor options for basic-impact, high-impact, and high-heat work |
| Standards | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 as a complete bracket, headgear, and visor system; OSHA 1910.135 and 1926.100 |
| Declaration of Conformity | Malta Dynamics DoC #MDL3P311, ANSI Z87.1-2015 |
| Required eye protection | ANSI Z87.1-approved safety glasses or goggles worn under the face shield |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Malta Dynamics) against factory defects in workmanship and materials |
A face shield is not eye protection. A face shield is secondary protection. Always wear ANSI Z87.1-approved safety glasses or goggles under the visor for primary eye protection. Match the bracket style to your hard hat, install the correct visor for the hazard, and keep the bracket and visor in place for the full OSHA-compliant assembly.
Compliance Standards
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1
Occupational eye and face protection. The bracket, headgear, and visor assembly meets Z87.1 for face protection; the spec sheet cites Z87.1-2015.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.135
General industry head protection requirements for protective helmets.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.100
Construction head protection requirements for workers exposed to impact and splash hazards.
Declaration of Conformity
Malta Dynamics DoC #MDL3P311 states the face shield bracket conforms to ANSI Z87.1-2015.
Typical Applications
Setup Overview
Install per the Malta Dynamics instructions. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Match the style. Choose Universal Fit, Brim Style, or Cap Style to match your hard hat shell.
- Attach the bracket. Mount the bracket to the hard hat by hand, no tools required.
- Add the visor. Install a compatible Malta Dynamics visor for the hazard - basic impact, high-impact, or high-heat.
- Wear eye protection. Put on ANSI Z87.1-approved safety glasses or goggles under the face shield.
- Adjust and lock. Set the flip-up position so the visor lifts and locks clear when not needed.
- Inspect. Check the bracket, pivot, and visor before each use; replace worn or damaged parts.
Inspection and Care
Inspect the bracket and visor before each use. Remove from service for any of the conditions below.
- Bracket: cracks, broken tabs, or a pivot that no longer holds the visor up.
- Mount: a loose or insecure fit to the hard hat shell.
- Visor: cracks, deep scratches, crazing, or heat distortion that blocks vision.
- Hard hat: any helmet damage - replace the hard hat per its own inspection schedule.
Clean the bracket and visor with mild soap and water. Do not use solvents that can craze the visor. Store away from direct heat and sunlight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malta Dynamics Face Shield Bracket Submittals and Documentation
Face Shield Bracket Spec Sheet (PDF)Part numbers, fit styles, weights, and compatible visors for the hard hat accessory line. Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Malta Dynamics DoC #MDL3P311 declaring conformity to ANSI Z87.1-2015.Compatible and Related Products
- Malta Dynamics 4-Point Ratchet Cap Style Hard Hat. Pair the Cap Style bracket with a cap style hard hat.
- Malta Dynamics 4-Point Ratchet Full Brim Hard Hat. Pair the Brim Style bracket with a full brim hard hat.
- Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Class E Full Brim Safety Helmet. Step up to a Type 2 safety helmet for top and side impact.
- Malta Dynamics APEX Safety Glasses. Z87.1 primary eye protection to wear under the face shield.
Specifying Head and Face Protection for Your Crew?
Need help matching brackets, visors, and hard hats for your jobsite? Tell us your headgear and hazards and we will build the full head-and-face protection kit so the right parts ship together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
